Here’s how your job can go from snooze-fest to stylish

A guide to being an interesting man with an interesting approach to style

When you spend every waking hour of your working week at your office, the most important thing you should do is make yourself look presentable. But what happens when you want to change your style? The kind of style that is edgy but also says that when you mean business, you mean business? It’s not easy to forget your loyalty to the good ol’ suit and tie, but a breath of fresh air wouldn’t hurt either. Read on to find out how you can balance your laidback-yet-professional side of your personality.

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Layer up, gentlemen

Sometimes, more layers mean more character. And, it has to be done right. A hoodie over your favourite band’s t-shirt from the ‘90s doesn’t quite cut it. In fact, get rid of the whole idea. Get to classier options like a shirt underneath a grey sweater with a pair of trousers that goes well on it. We’re leaning towards black for this pairing because no matter what, black always works.

Going bold

Men often step away from anything that leans toward ‘peacocking.’ It means refraining from wearing anything that draws attention to themselves. Turns out wearing bright tones makes you look more confident than you already are. There’s always an upside to everything. Put together a chequered shirt with a contrasting blazer and a pair of chinos. You’ll be surprised how favourable bold statements are.

Don’t try too hard

Pushing your style limits is always a good thing. Pushing them too far could get you in trouble for yourself. If the new high tops you bought recently doesn’t go well with your graphic t-shirt and ripped jeans, save yourself from that disaster and don’t go there.

Show off your casual side

The one thing you’ve always looked for in the the work wear category is comfort, style and versatility. It’s hard to come across such designs but Mufti nailed it very efficiently. Their jogger shirt is everything. The denim plus knit combination works really well for work because when you’re hopping from one business meeting to another, you’ve got to stretch, move and chill, all at the same time. And if you like the idea of teaming the jogger shirt up with your normal everyday suit sans the tie, you clearly know what you’re doing. Mad props to Mufti for getting it right and giving you the opportunity to be casual as well as professional. Buy it here.

A leather jacket with a tie

A badass leather jacket is not just meant for for your road trips or when you ride your bike. Wearing that with a light coloured shirt, a tie and a pair of rightly cut denim pants comes very close to the epitome of classy style. All your favourite celebrities are doing it, so it doesn’t hurt to give it a chance.

Footwear gets extra brownie points

If you hold your suit and tie outfit too dear to yourself, you will be comfortable making only one small change in your look: sneakers with suits. Trend wise, Bollywood is definitely on a sneaker high right now so, bring those pristine white bad boys out to your office.